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Building Department
Contact the Building Department Phone: 989-837-3383 Email:jwegner@midland-mi.org
Permit Application Requirements:
What To Include with your Permit
Application
Residential Projects:
ALL PROJECTS:
Plans and Specifications: Plans and specifications may be created by the property owner or an engineer or architect
if the project is for a one- or two-family structure of less than 3,500 square
feet.
Two (2) sets of complete plans and specifications including a dimensioned site plan
showing all existing and proposed improvements, all elevations, wall details,
foundation and floor plans for each level must be included with any permit
applications for residential projects. Lumber species, grade of lumber to be
used, spacing of materials and any special design notations that may apply to
the project should be indicated on the plans and specifications.
The valuation or contract price of all new construction work, remodeling,
additions or alterations to existing buildings should be included. New
residential construction valuation will be computed by the City's Building
Department.
On a separate sheet, indicate the code document(s) by which the plans and
specifications
were designed.
Plans and specifications should be complete enough so that another contractor or homeowner
could construct the project as outlined in the prints.
Site Plans: If a site plan is required for a residential project, it
must show the size and location of new construction and existing structures on
the site and the distances of those structures from lot lines. In the case of
demolition, the site plan should show the construction to be demolished, and the
location and size of existing structures and construction that are to remain on
the site or plot.
Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans: These would be required
only if the project disturbs an area over one (1) acre or is less than 500 feet
to a lake or stream. The project must comply with the City of Midland's
Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control ordinance.
Depending upon the project, other project information or data may be required by the
Building Department.
ONE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY STRUCTURES OVER 3,500 SQUARE FEET:
Sealed Plans and Specifications: Sealed plans and specifications created by an engineer or architect must be submitted for
projects involving one- and two-family structures over 3,500 square feet in
size.
Sealed plans and specifications should
include all of the items listed above under "All Projects".
Whoever signs the permit for a residential project takes full responsibility
for all the work performed, including any rework that might be identified upon
final inspection. These rules apply to building, electrical, plumbing and
mechanical projects.
Please make sure that you or any contractors hired to perform work on your
property are aware of all applicable
City codes and ordinances, Midland County codes, and State and federal codes
pertaining to each individual project.
Commercial Projects:
ALL PROJECTS:
Plans and Specifications: Seven (7) complete sets of sealed plans and
specifications created by an engineer or architect
including a dimensioned site plan showing all existing and proposed
improvements, elevations of all sides, electrical, signs, plumbing and
mechanical drawings are required for all
commercial projects. Load calculations, riser drawings, air flow data, detailed
structural sheets and foundation plans should also be included.
On a separate sheet, indicate the code document(s) by which the plans and
specifications
were designed.
Site Plans: These should show to scale the size and location of new
construction and existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the
established street grades and the proposed finished grades. Also, as applicable,
the plans should include flood hazard areas, floodways, and design flood elevations.
They
should be drawn in accordance with an accurate property line survey.
In the case of
demolition, the site plan should show the construction to be demolished and the
location and size of existing structures and construction that are to remain on
the site or plot.
A site plan should also include storm water
retention information and meet the City's
Zoning Ordinance requirements listed
in Article 27.05 and Article 6.00.
The City's Planning and Community Development and Building departments review all
commercial project site plans.
Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans: These would be required
only if the project disturbs an area over one (1) acre or is less than 500 feet
to a lake or stream. The project would need to comply with the City of Midland's
Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control ordinance.
PROJECTS ENCOMPASSING ANY AREA OF MORE THAN 7,500 SQUARE FEET:
All of the above commercial project requirements apply. In addition, site plan approval by the Midland Planning Commission
and Midland City Council is required for commercial projects involving over
7,500 square feet of area.
Plans for these larger-scale projects are reviewed by the Midland Planning
Commission first. If approved by the commission, plans are then sent
to Midland City Council, which has the authority to approve, approve with
conditions or deny all site plans.
After a plan is initially reviewed, the applicant may be required to make
revisions to the plan and re-submit it for further review before any formal
action is taken on it.
Depending upon the project, other information or data may be required by the
Building Department.
Whoever signs the permit for a commercial project takes full responsibility for all the work
performed, including any rework that might be identified upon final inspection.
These rules apply to building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical projects.
Please make sure that you or any contractors hired to perform work on your
property are aware of all applicable
City codes and ordinances, Midland County codes, and State and federal codes
pertaining to each individual project.
Pre-Construction Meetings
Pre-construction meetings with Building Department personnel are
advisable for all commercial projects and can be scheduled by calling the
Building Department at 989-837-3383.
Importance of Site Plans
Site plans are necessary for the City’s building inspectors to ensure that a project
meets requirements of the City's Code of
Ordinances, Zoning Ordinance, the 2003 Michigan Building Code and all other
applicable ordinances and laws enforced by the City of Midland. Meeting all appropriate codes helps ensure
that an applicant will have fewer corrections
and problems to address as a project progresses.
Site plans also help achieve efficient use of land in the city and ensure
that our area's natural resources are protected.
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